Dr. Ragupathy Kannan, a professor of biology and ecology at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith, will take part in a NOAA-sponsored research project. He'll also communicate with his students about the work in real time.

In the wake of two mass shooting within hours of each other this weekend, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced he wants some form of hate crime law passed in Arkansas, which doesn't have any. We talk to a co-sponsor of a previous bill that did not gain approval from the legislature.

Mercy will host a free Medicare workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 9 in Berryville. Open enrollment is Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. Participants can register by calling Denise Tanner at 479-314-4734.

Born Chloe Anthony Wofford in Lorain, Ohio in 1931, Toni Morrison was educated at Howard and Cornell Universities. Morrison had a career as an educator at Howard, Yale and Princeton Universities, but her writing career is legendary. Her novel Sula was nominated for the National Book Award and Beloved would become a film starring Oprah Winfrey. Morrison also won the Pulitzer and Nobel Prizes in literature. Morrison passed away Aug. 5, 2019 at the age of 88. This is her story.

The Springdale Chamber of Commerce has launched a new smartphone app to give visitors and residents one place for information about everything that's happening in the city. The app called Explore Springdale includes information about hotels and restaurants, as well as recreational and entertainment options. It also has a comprehensive calendar of events.

The end of summer break is near, but not the end of summer music. Here are many of the live music opportunities happening this weekend. Thursday, Aug. 8 Judason Void, Elephantom, Couch Jackets at George's Majestic Lounge (Fayetteville) - 9 p.m. Brian Martin at Kingfish (Fayetteville) - 8 p.m. Statehouse Electric at Mojo's (Fayetteville) - 7 p.m. Bryan Titus Trio at Gulley Park (Fayetteville) - 7 p.m. Koe Wetzel at JBGB (Fayetteville) - 6 p.m. No Mas, Izuna, Plagueborn, Solid Ground, Leona at

In an encore of a conversation from January 18, 2018, our Militant Grammarian Katherine Shurlds examines words we might be using correctly. Or not.

On today’s show, ECHO Clinic in Eureka Springs cuts the ribbon on the first phase of ECHO Village, an affordable housing community for low-income residents. Plus, more about a Northwest Arkansas chapter of an organization that aims to bring together urban-dwelling outdoor enthusiasts. And, the League of Women Voters of Arkansas is celebrating the national organization’s centennial and the ratification of the 19 th Amendment.

Eureka Christian Health Outreach is expanding its services from running a free health clinic for low-income patients to operating an affordable housing village. Dan and Suzie Bell cut the ribbon on the first phase of ECHO Village this weekend in Eureka Springs. They celebrated the construction of eight of the planned 26 homes.

Mappy Hour is a community of urban-dwelling outdoor enthusiasts. The organization started in New York City in 2014 and today has chapters across North America including a new one in Northwest Arkansas, which will have its next meeting Aug. 8 at The Record.